What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventInositol
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Glucomannan, Citric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Linalool, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Citrate, Ceramide NP, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Methylpropanediol, Inositol, Soluble Collagen, Arginine, Quercetin
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentAcacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantAvena Strigosa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Water, Lecithin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCamellia Japonica Flower Extract comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Tsubaki flowers possess antioxidant and soothing properties. This flower has shown to be effective at fighting pollution damage by protecting your skin's fibroblasts. Your skin's fibroblasts help create collagen and collagen is responsible for youthful, plump skin.
This flower also contains many antioxidant enzymes. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. They may originate from sunlight, air pollution, or cigarette smoke. These free-radical molecules are unstable and are often looking for missing electrons. This instability causes free-radicals to damage our cells. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons.
Thus, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
Learn more about Camellia Japonica Flower ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
